Winter Landscape (c.2010)

A Russian orthodox church is drawn into a picturesque winter scene with small houses on the top and sides. The church has four blue cupolas, and finely drawn orthodox crosses can be seen on the top of each. There are two small inlays of mother of pearl, one in the body of the church itself, the other in one of the clouds. The landscape continues all around the sides, and there is even one under the lid (not pictured here). The box sits flat and has a hinge. It is signed with the name of the artist, and village. On the bottom of the box is the insignia of the Fedoskino village. A lovely scene and great value!

Lacquerbox Condition Ratings

Surface Condition (exterior)

Surface Condition (interior/bottom)

Box Materials and Soundness

Hinge and Lid Placement

Signature

Total Rating

Mother-of-pearl Condition

9.0

9.0

9.5

10.0

10.0

47.5

9.5

(Each category rated 1-10. For low scores, look for explanation in the description of box. In general, any total rating over 40 is excellent. For more information on rating system, click here.)